Outdoor areas can be up to 15 degrees cooler when protected from the direct rays of the sun, according to Ross Lederer, spokesman for Craft-Bilt Manufacturing Company, a Pennsylvania-based maker of ...

Retractable awnings are a practical, energy-saving investment that add an elegant finishing touch to your home’s exterior and offer more shade than a standard cantilever umbrella or patio umbrella.

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Peter and Lori Stofko in the Pacific Rollshutters and Awnings showroom in Victoria. Rain protection is seeing a huge uptick in business, Peter Stofko says. ADRIAN LAM, TIMES COLONIST Rain coverings ...

There are a number of things you can do to improve your home's appearance: making sure you have a green lawn, nice landscaping, and well-maintained roof, trim, and gutters, are just a few. Adding ...

Awnings and pergolas are outdoor structures designed to provide shelter from the sun or rain. The difference between them is that an awning is attached to the house while a pergola is a more permanent ...

One of the most popular patio shade ideas is a canopy patio awning that’s permanently installed. The fabric on most shade ...

Not too long ago, we were under the impression that door awnings were all striped, scalloped, and rounded—the kind of thing that might adorn an old-timey storefront or your grandma's cottage.